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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is not present in Del's aunts' home?

2. Which of the following do Del's aunts not do for the family?

3. How many acres does Del's family live on?

4. Which religion does Del not try out in her search for a religious home?

5. What group does Del's mother eventually join?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Del become a living sales prop for Del's mother's encyclopedia sales?

2. What is Del's favorite of Benny's possessions?

3. Whatever happens to the turtle soup?

4. What social and self improvement activities does Del's mother engage in?

5. Where does Del live and how does she feel about her home?

6. What is Del's experience with prayer related to her sewing lessons?

7. Why does Benny ask Del if she can write?

8. Explain Benny's penchant for clutter.

9. What prompts Del to call Uncle Bill her "fairy godfather?"

10. Who is Mary Agnes?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Uncle Benny is not really Del's uncle but he has a huge role in her life. Explain the importance of Uncle Benny to Del. What does he supply for her that she cannot get from her real family?

Essay Topic 2

Create a character study of Uncle Benny. What are his physical characteristics? What are his motivations? What are his fears? What are his dreams? What else can you say about Uncle Benny?

Essay Topic 3

As you might expect from the title, the author provides the perspective of how girls and women view the world. Choose two situations in the book which also involve men or boys and create a brief synopsis of how the males viewed the same situations.

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